July 6, 2016
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Touchstone Strategic Trust (the “Trust”) |
Registration Statement on Form N-14
(File No. 333-211703)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, the undersigned hereby request that the effective date for Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 referenced above be accelerated so that it will become effective as of July 7, 2016 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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Sincerely,
TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIC TRUST
By:/s/ Terrie A. Wiedenheft
Name: Terrie A. Wiedenheft
Title: Treasurer and Controller